Rice and Beans recipe
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- 08 Jun 2022
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Rice and beans are a classic combination. As the name implies, it’s rice cooked together with beans. It’s inexpensive, nutritious, and goes with just about any meal.
What is Rice and Beans?
Nigerian rice and beans recipe is a Nigerian staple food that is simple, delicious, and very easy to cook.
Although rice and beans are two different food that you can cook and eat separately, the truth is, mixing both together with a bit of salt and butter/oil hits home differently for reasons that I can’t explain why.
Rice and beans is a staple food in many cultures, and in Nigeria, it is a favorite for kids and adults; this classic meal is not complete without stews and sauces like Ata din-din, Chicken stew, fish stew, or beef stew.
If you want a one-pot fast and enjoyable meal for lunch, this should be your go-to recipe, and you will love it.
One food, many varieties
This is a common dish in different countries with slight differences in preparation mode. For example, in Ghana, it is called Waakye. There is also Puerto Rican Arroz Junto, Spanish rice and beans, red beans and rice, Jamaican rice and peas, and so much more.
About the Beans
We usually use black-eyed peas for making rice and beans. Yes, black-eyed peas are beans in the real sense, not peas. We also use honey beans. However, I see no reason why you cannot explore any other bean variety like black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, or red beans.
What kind of rice is best for Rice and Beans?
It is best to use long-grain white rice, which I used in this recipe. However, if you seek a little healthier alternative, you can go for brown rice (I love the slightly nutty flavor). Other popular types of rice like Jasmine rice and Basmati would work well, too. However, you will need to adjust the cooking time and water ratio depending on the type of rice you use.
Ingredients for Making Rice and Beans
The ingredients include:
· Rice: You can use any type of rice; long grain, short grain, basmati rice, and others.
· Beans: The beans cook longer than the rice, so you will cook the beans first before adding rice.
· Onions: I add this for flavor and sweet taste.
· Salt: Add salt for taste.
· Butter, coconut oil, peanut oil – I love to use flavorful oils/fats to boost the flavor of the meal. It also helps the rice and beans to come out with well-separated grains.
· Water: Yes, use water, not stock, because this meal is not eaten alone. It is always accompanied by tasty soups and stews.
How to cook Rice and Beans?
· Pick the beans, rinse, and cook till tender but not mushy, about 40- 45 minutes on medium-high heat.
· Add diced onions and cover with some water. Leave it to cook for about 40- 45 minutes under medium-high heat until the beans are almost done. You will know it is almost done when it is almost soft. Read More…
